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Disadvantaged: Income

Asked by Dr Beccy CooperLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 13 November 2024UIN 901201

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the potential impact of socio-economic disadvantage on future earnings.

Answered by Bridget Phillipson

Through the Opportunity Mission and the Child Poverty Taskforce we will build opportunity for all by giving every child the best start in life, helping them achieve and thrive, building skills for opportunity and growth; and ensuring family security, so background is no barrier to success.

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